What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB Scrub Technician PRN position at The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The OB Scrub Technician shall be responsible for assisting the RN in the provision of quality patient care during the assigned shift. The OB Scrub Technician shall demonstrate the ability to perform surgical scrub for obstetrical deliveries and any other obstetrical emergency, maintenance of supplies in the LDRs, and surgical suites, and other identified patient care within the parameters of the job description. Additionally, this individual will also demonstrate the ability to perform clerical duties. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.The Coder shall be responsible for assignment of diagnoses and procedure codes for the billing process and the statistical database. This individual will work with coding programs and appropriate resources to assure all coding is based on complete and accurate documentation that is reflective of the patients medical condition and severity. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience: High School graduate or equivalent required. License / Certification: Certified Surgical Technician preferred, BLS required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety principles of physical care and comfort. Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 15% of the workday and mobility 85% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds or greater. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: OB Scrub Technician PRN Scrub Technician, Obstetrics Job Type: PRN-PRN Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.